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A Tale of Two Hygienists PodcastAuthor: Jessica Atkinson, RDH and David Torres CRDH
We created A Tale of Two Hygienists in 2015 because we are passionate about helping our fellow clinicians be the best version of themselves, both professionally and personally. We Interview experts in their fields to provide better care for our patients while promoting the joys of being a dental hygienist. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Life Sciences, Medicine, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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562 Evaluation & Documentation: Protecting Patients and Providers
Wednesday, 28 October, 2026
JoAnn Gurenlian returns to explore two essential parts of the dental hygiene process of care: evaluation and documentation. What may feel like routine clinical responsibilities can have a lasting impact on patient safety, continuity of care, professional accountability, and risk management. Jessica, Dave, and JoAnn discuss how thoughtful evaluation and accurate documentation can strengthen clinical decision-making, support treatment modifications, and help dental hygienists deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. What We Talked About The role of evaluation within the dental hygiene process of care Why documentation is far more than a legal requirement Common documentation mistakes and how to avoid them How documentation supports continuity of care and patient outcomes The relationship between evaluation, critical thinking, and treatment modification Risk management and provider protection through accurate records Documentation best practices for today's dental hygienist How educators can better prepare students for real-world documentation expectations Call to Action Take a fresh look at your documentation and evaluation process. Ask yourself whether your records clearly communicate what you assessed, what you found, how the patient responded, and why clinical decisions were made. Strong documentation is more than recordkeeping—it is part of quality patient care. Resources and Links JoAnn Gurenlian on LinkedIn Contact the Hosts Jessica Atkinson: jatkinson@endeavorb2b.com Dave Torres: dtorres@endeavorb2b.com
